Calling all makers! Can you complete our weekly challenge to build, play, or create? Each week we will have a different activity set up in the children's area and finishers can claim a prize.
AViD: Gregg Hurwitz and Nick Petrie Live Stream Tonight
Tonight's AViD event featuring Gregg Hurwitz and Nick Petrie will be livestreamed on Zoom. The event begins at 7 PM. The Zoom room will open approximately five minutes prior to the start of the event.
Click here to stream the event. The password for the event is "dmpl"
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Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.Indoor Program (2021)
This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.
The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters.
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Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.While on vacation on the Nile, Hercule Poirot must investigate the murder of a young heiress. Kenneth Branagh returns as the Belgian sleuth and directed the 2022 adaptation of Agatha Christie's famous novel. Rated PG-13.
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Indoor Program (2021)
This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.
Skip the scramble for outlets at coffee bars and come to the library to connect with your fellow writers or to write individually in our Cafe area the first three Fridays in November! Black coffee will be provided.
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Central Parking
Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
Learn how to design your own 3-D prints! Join us for a 3-D Printing basics class, where we will design our own Mario Party pencil toppers with Tinkercad. You will be able to select a pre-printed pencil topper to take home!
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Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
The Pokémon and Bugs Program is an interactive presentation where participants get to see the real-life counterparts of over 20 Pokémon!
Disclaimer(s)
Indoor Program (2021)
This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.